It’s better to ask for a second helping than to take too much food at once.

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It's always better to ask for more food than to overserve yourself initially.

I always take a small portion first and ask for seconds if I'm still hungry.

Do you usually ask for a second helping or take a large portion at once?

If I took too much food at once, I'd probably waste some.

It is preferable to request a second serving rather than taking an excessive amount of food at the outset.

It's better to ask for more food than to pile your plate too high.

Ask for more food instead of taking too much at first.

An additional serving of food after the first.

To take more than is necessary or appropriate.